Over 1000 People attendFuneral Rites for Aborted Babies

By Citizens for a Pro-Life Society Editors

Glorious—Moving—an Inspiration are words that only begin to describe the
funeral rites held Saturday, November 20th for 17 victims of abortion—whose
remains were pulled from the Womans Choice abortion clinic trash dumpster
earlier this year.

From this:

To this:

Womans Choice abortion clinic worker dumps garbage into dumpster where the
remains of the 17 aborted babies were found.

In a clash of two worlds--the aborted babies are now
greeted by Bishop Boyea in the house of God.

More than 1000 mourners packed St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing, MI as Bishop of
Lansing, Earl Boyea presided at the funeral Mass with several other priests con-
celebrating with him. An honor guard of 50 Knights of Columbus and seventeen
children carrying roses were part of the opening procession as the small white
coffin which held the remains of the aborted babies was brought to rest in front
of the altar.

Immediately after Mass a funeral procession—two miles long, with a police
escort, made its way through the streets of Lansing, past the State Capitol to
nearby St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Several hundred people gathered at the gravesite
as Bishop Boyea conducted the burial rite. This ceremony afforded the
opportunity for anyone who suffered the loss of a child to place a red rose on
the aborted babies’ coffin. Children assembled in a circle around a basket and
helped release a white homing dove—which flew away as a sign of peace and hope.
When the white infant coffin was lowered into the ground, children gathered all
around and then, taking turns, they even helped shovel dirt into the grave. At
last these 17 victims of abortion were laid to rest.

Most importantly--we must allow the silent voices of the abortion victims call
us to re- double our efforts to end this national slaughter. If you want to
become involved in pro-life work send an email to us at
prolifesocietynow@gmail.com

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Photos by Rich Mucha

CPLS would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and
groups who played a part in the discovery of the babies, the subsequent
investigation, and the planning of the funeral rites for these victims of
abortion.